Aurex was a premium audio brand owned by Toshiba of Japan, used from the early 1980s to distinguish high-end audio products. The brand produced extensive product lines including turntables, tape decks, speakers, and hi-fi systems. Notable achievements include the world's first digital synthesizer tuner ST910 (1978) and the first true hi-fi mini systems (1980). The original Aurex audio brand appears to be discontinued as a Toshiba product line, though vintage products remain popular in the second-hand market.